Sub treasury triumph over state banks condemned by critics
The piece denounces Chase’s national banking plan and the sub treasury’s success, arguing the new system erodes state banks, concentrates power in Washington, and risks public finances. It criticizes Comptroller McCulloch’s circular calling for winding up state banks and warns of partisan patronage and economic danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bank
United States Treasury Department
Chase
H. McCulloch
Washington
National Treasury
Vallandigham and abolitionists spark debate over Union
A Detroit to Chicago dispatch reports the administration faces pressure over Vallandigham’s banishment. Supporters pledge to return him, denouncing the act as an attack on constitutional rights. The piece contrasts Vallandigham’s Unionist stance with abolitionist calls and editorials from DeKalb and Auburn papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Chicago Times
Vallandigham
Vallanpiesam
Ohio
Vat- la National
Geileeb
Mountaineera
Switzerland
Anna- Haw Luxcoy
Cincinnati and Fort Wayne Railroad Stock Drive
A Fort Wayne meeting of the Board of Directors is set for October 15 at the Aveline House to discuss stock subscriptions. The effort has succeeded in most counties along the route except Allen, with construction possible from Bluffton to Richmond, Indiana. Citizens of Allen County are urged to invest to secure right of way and complete the grade to Wells County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rostveritas
Chattanooga
Bragg
Rosecrans
Burnside
Monroe
Langley
Georgetown
Fairfax Court House
Falls’ Church
Glasgow
Kentucky
Columbus
Ohio
Vallandigham
West Virginia
Indiank
Michigan
Army of the Cumberland
Washington
Erastus Corning
Albany
National
House of Representatives
Ajanta
Philadelphia
New York
Newbern
Pasquatank
Elizabeth City
Union Pacific Railraad
Mississippi and Missouri Railroad
Omaha
Wheeler
Tennessee
Mitchell
Harrison County
Cincinnati
Hooker
Fredericksburg
Rapidan
Mason
Earl Russell
England
Tichmond
Missouri
Arkansas
Nag’s Head
N.C
Florida
Brest
Cairo
South
Libby
Nichmoend
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Inters
Thomas J. Turner
Freeport
Aveline House
Fort Wayne
Cincinnati and
Allen
Bluffton
Richmond
Ind
Allen County
Wells County
R. E. Fuemixa
Sol. D. Bayiess
Vote Home for Ohio and Pennsylvania Democrats
The piece urges Ohio and Pennsylvania Democrats abroad in Indiana to return home to vote, warning that every ballot counts to restore liberties and denouncing abolitionists in Congress as aiming to dissolve the Union and undermine the Constitution. It cautions conservatives and Democrats to defeat internal, unjust measures and protect constitutional rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
United States
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Abolition
Barn Fire Loss and Insurance Trust in Fort Wayne Firm
On Sept 19 a barn with hay grain and farming tools burned in Fort Ware. The Bax were Insurance Company of Fort Wayne paid $562.70 after prompt adjustment. Charles Pranga praises the company noting its justice and emphasis on farm property and recommends farmers support it citing strong directorate and near 540000 in premiums in four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Ware
Mr. Enior
Bax
Isurance Company
Fort Wayne
Ind
Charles Pranga
Banner Insurance Company
Democratic meeting draws crowd despite bad weather
A Dickersons School House gathering in Jefferson township drew both Democrats and Republicans. Speaker Cansey delivered a clear, convincing defense of Democratic principles amid war, leaving attendees to ponder implications for the nation. A second note warned of foreign fleets near New York and urged peace to preserve the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickerson
Jefferson Township
Cansey
Carson
Democratic Party
Ree
New York
Union
Wool Growers Plan Nationwide Organization
A meeting of gentlemen interested in sheep raising was held in Decatur Alabama. They recommended forming a nationwide organization of wool growers across the states to coordinate efforts and promote the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Illinois democracy roars at Galesburg rally
Twenty thousand people attended a rousing meeting in Galesburg on the Isle of October in support of Constitutional Liberty as the Democracy of Illinois campaigns continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Galesburg
Wastep The Best
A country deacon asks for Greek and Latin from a new minister, stating they pay for the best and deserve it. The minister is pressed to show understanding of the languages.
Threats of slavery crime bill by Congress alarm copperheads
A Washington correspondent for the New York Tribune warns that an upcoming congressional measure would declare slavery an odious crime across the nation with capital punishment for violators, predicting broad passage and popular acclaim as a remedy for treason and rebellion, while contrasting abolitionist aims with property rights and Union unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. JL. Seward
Abelishal
Senator Wade
Ouro
Tuan
Stevens
Jefferson
Slave States
Gulf States
N. Y. Tribune
South Carolina
Indianapolis Journal
United States
Cin. Commercial
March
Chicago Tribune
Congress
Logansport
J Ndell Phillips
Abraham Lincoln
Linen
Jne Brough
Ohio
Wikia Lloyd Garrisson
Washington
The
New York Tribune
Father Abraham
Henry Clay
Chicago Post
Berautics of the Conscription Scene at Provost Marshal
A staged dialogue in a Provost Marshal’s office reveals a poor man pleading exemption due to wife’s illness and lack of provisions, while another man rich enough to buy exemption offers $300. The PM condemns the disparity, questioning whether the poor will support a party that oppresses them and praising the idea of universal duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reader
Logan C(o.) Gust
Decision in Legal Tender Cases Returns From Court
The Court of Appeals opens the session with decisions on notes issued by the national government as legal tender. In Metropolitan Bank v Van Dyck the ruling upheld legal tender validity. Roosevelt case reversal in New York bank note use. The opinions confirm legal tender as equivalent to specie for redemption and mortgage payments.
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Alany Evening Journal
Court of Appeals
Axa
Metropolitan Bank
H. H. van Dyck
Supreme Court of
Supreme Court of New York
Roosevelt
Congress
Emmett
Davies, Wright, Balcom
Marvin
Rosecrans
Denio
Selden
Murder at Gran ger sparks county wide upheaval
A Democrat named Hess was shot by Republicans last week in Gran ger Medina county while speaking from the stand. Hess died the next day. Suspicion falls on the Provost Marshal as the shooter, but identification is unsure amid the confusion. Great county excitement follows the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
DeKalb Co
DeKalb
Hess
Granger
Medina County
Columbus
America
Toledo Firemen Honor Vallandigham in Windsor
The Toledo firemen visited Windsor to pay respects to Vallandigham. He appeared on a Hirons House balcony, prompting three cheers. He declined to speak under a foreign flag but said he would address Ohio soil within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vannaspienam
Toledo
Windsor
Mr. Vallandigham
Hirons House
Vallandigham
Ohio
Derot Rice Press
Sta
Franklin jest and insult exchange tale
A person complained to Dr. Franklin of being insulted as a scoundrel. Franklin asks what the other called him and replies that he called him a scoundrel too. He concludes that both spoke the truth in a humorous exchange.
Turkey Farm Quote Sparks Cotton Inference
A farm scene features wag Carrosito Turkey remarking that cutting strings of a night-cap laid on the grass is what he calls introducing cotton into Turkey. The quip highlights local humor as a metaphor for agricultural practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrosito Turkey
Turkey
Need of a New System of Writing
Sir William Armstrong argues for a new writing system at a British Association meeting. He notes Pitman shorthand is widespread but longhand remains slow and laborious and suggests simplifying signs for common syllables to speed writing without full stenography. He sees writing as a social, not physical science, needing modern attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Association For the Advancement of Science
William Armstrong
Pitman
Europe
Professor Whetstone
House
Odd Bits and Jests from a State Farm and Town Gossip
A fragmentary ledger of sketches, jokes, and local humor. It mentions a thriving farm with good crops and high prices, a religious revival, and children converted. Also a set of quips about tailors, rifles, salaries, and a mock public notice about Teath being crowded out of the issue.
Edward Stacum Returns from Ohio Tour for Vallandigham Cause
Edward Stacum, Esq. has returned to the city after a two week tour in Ohio where he advocated for Vallandigham and Liberty. He campaigned to rally support and promote the political stance of the Liberty party candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
rea.Epward Stacum, Esq
Ohio
Liberty
Troops Move From Morris Island to Folly Island
Federal forces retire from Morris Island due to beach erosion and shift to Folly Island. Rebels build batteries amid Fort Sumter ruins as Gen Gillmore orders heavy fire to compel suspension of operations. Greek fire batteries near completion. Charleston within gun range but awaiting full setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Folly Island
Fort Sumpter
Gillmore
Charleston
Political turmoil and military updates across states
Dispatches describe ammunition shipments and political activity in Ohio and Tennessee. Figures Morton and Yates engage with Ohix while county elections loom and a large Democratic procession forms in Shelby County. Reports from Knoxville and Nashville discuss Burnside’s movements and Union efforts. Admiral Dahferen communications indicate ongoing fortification work and joint actions amid Civil War tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Yates
Ohix
Shelby County
Voorhees
Cox
Pendleton
Hendricks
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Dawson’s Fort Wayne Weekly Times
Fort Wayne Ind
National Banking
Y. S. Dour
Tribune
Montpelier Argus
Maryland
Queenstown
Aston
George
Edward Lloyd’s
Liova’s
New England
North
Bradford
Natonal Intelligencer
Army of the Potomac
Sthinst
Shelbyville
Cen. Gillmore
di Itines Island
Ironsides
Morris Island
Mn Vallandigham
Leavenworth
Fort Scott
Kansas City
Warsaw
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Jeb. Stuart
Brashear City
Franklin
Lebanon Branch
London Zémes
Confederacy
France
Connecticut
Gwaon
J.W. Dawson
I. W. Campbell
Main and
Calhoun Streets
Vallandiguam
N.Y
O. Duval
Gabriel
Lloyd Garrison
Boston Liberator
Mass
Tue Ustoy
Hanipan Harris
New York City
Abolition Party
North-West
Hamlin
Fort Wayne Railroad
Democratic Meeting
Republican Free Discussion
Triffes
Jerrold
Lafayette
Cosby
Chicago
the News
Navy Department
Dahferen
Dahlgren
Gthuore
Ghabesgee
Angultary
Poareil
Ang Jresats
Weir
Ein Bar
Beauregard
Enich Wil
Jara
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